Comparison

RedApp Lite vs SMSPool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RedApp Lite

This browser offers a fast, secure, and private online experience with extensive customization options. It includes advanced tracking protection, built-in ad blocking, and a media player for seamless video and audio playback. Manage downloads, files, and share them easily with nearby devices.

Highlights
  • Fast and secure private browsing
  • Tracking and privacy protection
  • Integrated media player
  • Download and file manager
  • Customizable interface and toolbars
  • Set as default browser
  • Widgets for quick access
Features
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RedApp Lite is a private browser, simply provides the fastest, most secure private browsing experience available and is especially more customizable than other private browsers. Main features: • Fast, smart, integrates many great add-ons, security and energy efficiency than other browsers. • Search intelligently. Easily access shortcuts to search providers including Wikipedia, Twitter, YouTube, Amazon etc. • Private browsing. Using Passcode/TouchID or FaceID protection helps you keep more privacy and security in your business. • Tracking Protection. Let you identify advertisers and others who track your online behavior, and remove the cross‑site tracking data they leave behind. • Privacy Protection. Be protected with leading privacy and security features such as HTTPS Everywhere (encrypted data traffic), script blocking, cookie blocking, and private tabs. • Player Manager. You can play video links from YouTube, Vimeo while browsing. Play audio in background and without any annoying ads. • Download Manager, File Manager and Sharing Manager. Let you download, manage files or links and share them to nearby devices. Use Wi-Fi or WebDAV sharing to let you transfer files directly to other nearby devices (mobile or PC). • Widgets. Supports many useful widgets such as Calendar, Top Sites, Your Library, Video Meetings, Tracking Protection, Website Redirects, URL Shortcuts... • Default Browser. From iOS 14, set RedApp Lite as your default browser! Select Settings - scroll down to select RedApp Lite - select RedApp Lite as the Default Browser App. Additional Features: • Appearance. Use system Light/Dark mode or choose a predefined theme. • Theme Color. Change any text color you want. • Toolbar Color. Select a color-coded predefined toolbar. • Customize the toolbar. Allows adding or removing menu buttons. • Address Bar. Displayed at Top or Bottom. • Wallpapers. Set background image for New Tab. • Allows customization of font-size. • Reader Mode. Always on. • Require Passcode/TouchID or FaceID when the screen is locked. • Pop-up blocker. • Saves battery and data. • HTTPS everywhere (for security). • Script blocking. • Browsing history/Reading List/Bookmarks. • Private tabs. • Night Mode. Easily read in low light. • Blocks cookie consent notifications by default. • Use voice search in the browser. • Import/export bookmarks to another browser. AND you can explore other useful features in Settings. RedApp Lite is a compact version of the RedApp browser. Therefore, if you want to experience all the other useful features, you can download RedApp here: https://apps.apple.com/vn/app/redapp-web-browser/id1409063862 Love the app? Rate us! Your feedback is music to our ears, and it helps us make RedApp Lite even better. Got a question? Please drop us a line at: mqmedia29@gmail.com

About

SMSPool

This app provides temporary, real phone numbers from over 150 countries to receive SMS verification codes. It ensures codes arrive in real-time and offers refunds for unused numbers. Ideal for accessing services that require SMS verification without using your personal number.

Highlights
  • Real phone numbers, not VoIP
  • 150+ countries supported
  • Real-time SMS code delivery
  • Automatic refunds for unused numbers
  • Number rental for extended use
  • Private account creation
  • 24/7 customer support
Features
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SMSPool gives you real, non-VoIP phone numbers for receiving SMS verification codes. Pick a service and a country, and your code shows up in the app within seconds. REAL NUMBERS, 150+ COUNTRIES Our numbers aren't VoIP, so they work with apps and websites that turn virtual numbers away. Choose from a wide range of services across more than 150 countries. NO CODE, NO CHARGE If a number doesn't receive an SMS, it's refunded to your balance automatically when it expires, or straight away when you cancel it. CODES IN REAL TIME Active orders update live, so your code appears the moment it arrives. Copy it in one tap, and see tips for services that need extra steps. RENT A NUMBER Need the same number for longer? Rent one, receive every message sent to it, and let it renew automatically from your balance. BUILT FOR SPEED - Save your favourite services for one-tap ordering - Buy several numbers at once - Set a maximum price per number - Browse your full order history PRIVATE BY DESIGN Create an account without a username, password or email. You get a 16-digit account number, and that's all you need to sign in. A BALANCE THAT LASTS Your balance is held in US dollars, never expires, and works for both one-time numbers and rentals. SUPPORT AROUND THE CLOCK Our team answers support tickets 24/7. SMSPool is for receiving verification codes on accounts you own. Use it in line with the terms of the services you sign up for.

Screenshots

RedApp Lite4 screens
SMSPool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RedApp Lite at 4.6 against SMSPool's 3.3. RedApp Lite also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (393 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RedApp Lite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and SMSPool sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RedApp Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedApp Lite has 393 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of RedApp Lite's written reviews are positive against 73% of SMSPool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RedApp Lite versus SMSPool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedApp LiteSMSPool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (393 ratings) — better3.3 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better73.3% of reviews
Number of ratings393 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB11 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMinh TranSMSPool

Customer experience

RedApp Lite

All ratings393 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative21.0%

SMSPool

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%

Bugs and requests

RedApp Lite

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Hangs when trying to switch videos in YouTube playlist
  • Crashing when opening new tap
  • App crashes/uninstalls after update
  • Does not save logins
  • Pages load in mobile version by default
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  • Translation feature shows untrusted connection
  • Video quality issues and no sound in player
  • Code-password keyboard issues (alphabetic first)
  • YouTube not opening for some users
  • App not installing after update

Requested features

19 requests
  • Remove data not linked to you
  • Add data not linked to you
  • Remove diagnostics
  • Add digital fingerprinting blocking
  • Option to open links in same tab, new tab, or background
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  • More icon versions for home screen
  • Speed Dial feature
  • One-click new tab creation
  • Manual quality selection for YouTube videos
  • Save YouTube user profile when browser closes
  • Ad block for YouTube
  • Dark mode for submenus
  • Ability to set as default browser
  • Copy text from Facebook pages
  • Save images from Facebook without difficulty
  • Multi-threaded download
  • Bypass DPI
  • Improve sharpness
  • Download various files

SMSPool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

RedApp Lite

One-time8
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Large Tip II$24.99
  • Large Tip III$49.99
  • Large Tip IV$99.99
  • Large Tip V$249.99
  • Large Tip VI$499.99
5 purchases

SMSPool

One-time5
  • €1.99$1.99
  • €9.99$8.99
  • €18.99$17.99
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  • €37.99$34.99
  • €86.99$79.99

Questions

Is RedApp Lite free?
RedApp Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMSPool free?
SMSPool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RedApp Lite or SMSPool?
RedApp Lite is rated higher. RedApp Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 393 ratings, while SMSPool averages 3.3 from 16 ratings.
Do RedApp Lite or SMSPool have ads?
Neither RedApp Lite nor SMSPool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RedApp Lite or SMSPool?
RedApp Lite ships an update every 5 days, and SMSPool every 5 days. Most recently, RedApp Lite was updated on November 6, 2026 and SMSPool on November 8, 2026.

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